How to Become a Great First-Time Pet Owner

It’s always a good time to become a pet owner. Having a pet means having a companion, a friend to talk to, something to love that will love you back. But it’s also a big decision, so make sure you’re making the right decision by choosing the pet that’s just right for you. New to … Read more

Do you have a license for that dog?

What would you do if you got a home visit from the Animal Control Officer in your town and you had not yet licensed your dog? Animal Rescue control units are going into neighborhoods snagging up pets and making unannounced visits more and more frequently across the country as Municipalities in all 50 states are … Read more

How to Be a Good Neighbor When You Have a Dog

Dogs are wonderful companions. They’re full of boundless energy and exuberance that can fill your days with fun and affection. Unfortunately, those same qualities can cause conflict with neighbors. A lot of these tensions can be avoided simply by following a few etiquette rules. Enhance your understanding of responsible dog ownership and neighborly etiquette in … Read more

Food that is not safe for your dog to consume.

Although some dogs may have different reactions than others, it is always better to error on the side of caution when it comes to pet nutrition. If you’re anything like me, when you got your dog you figured she will be a whole lot healthier and live longer if you don’t feed her the same … Read more

Xylitol is really bad for dogs

Xylitol is an artifical sweetner that can be extremely fatal to dogs. It’s always safest to scan the ingredient lists of the products in your home, and make sure that toxic items are safely out of your dog’s reach.  Xylitol toxicity is dangerous and can be fatal to dogs. If you suspect your dog has ingested … Read more

More pets go missing on the 4th of July than any other day

Hey 4th of July is an aweome time for everyone. You get to hang out with your buddy’s mid week in awesome weather, have a bunch of beers, and let your dog off leash. Good times. Maybe your dog is 3 or 4 and you have gotten to the point where- hey… he’s not going … Read more

How to prevent and fend off a coyote from attacking you and your dog

So what would you do if a coyote attacked your dog? Disclaimer: Not good practice to go out looking to fight cayotees. The coyote will either win right there on the spot or just sue you later. All joking aside, prevention is the best course of action, but you can just skip to the end … Read more